Police probing discovery of burnt body in St John

Lawmen from the District C Police Station are making an appeal for information following the discovery of a burnt body.

Police Public Relations Officer Inspector (ag) Rodney Inniss said lawmen were alerted by an anonymous male caller to the bushy area of Ashford, St. John where the burnt motor car was discovered at about 9:30 a.m. today.

Inniss said a Police patrol went to the scene and carried out a comprehensive inspection of the motor car and what appeared to be human skeletal remains were found.

The police spokesman reported that the area has been cordoned for investigative purposes and the protocols have been put in place.

“We are appealing to the general public for information pertaining to this incident. Anyone who may have knowledge of this incident or would have heard or seen anything suspicious. Please contact us at District C Police Station at 416-8200/ 8201, Police Emergency 211or any other Police Station. Crime Stoppers 1 800 8477 (TIPS).”